Me When I graduated high school‚ I knew that if I wanted to get ahead in life I was going to have to get into college. Not knowing exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up‚ made me worry about spending money on a traditional four year university. I realized that there were several cheaper options for a higher education were around my area. Starting my education at a community college seemed like the right step for me once I understood that the credits would all transfer to a university that I
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its Effects on College Students The internet is one of the most important inventions of the twentieth century and can be a very useful and productive tool. On the other hand the internet is also designed with entertainment in mind and can be a tremendous waster of time. College Students as a group have greater access to high speed internet connections than any other group. Therefore the use or misuse of the internet can be a very important issue in the education of a college student. Never before
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such a competitive high school as Flower Mound‚ it can be difficult to standout from other students. I believe being in such an ambitious learning environment has only made me a stronger student by challenging me to always give my best efforts academically. I have learned to not let the numbers on my transcript‚ or my test scores‚ completely define me. Instead‚ I believe that making oneself a well-rounded student and person is what truly matters. One thing I believe my academic records fail to represent
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“Different Types of College Students” You have just graduated from high school and have passed the standards of the academic tests you’re administered your junior year of HS before that coveted last year arrives. Your application to college has been accepted and it’s your first day of class. You walk on campus‚ hopeful and terrified at the same time. And just when you think you’re as far from high school as possible‚ you find the three typical types of college students‚ the ones that are not
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currently attend is the same school I have been attending since my freshman year‚ Wake Early College of Health and Sciences. This school provides their students with two years of high school and two years of college. Throughout my first two years of high school‚ I faced many obstacles and hardships. From piles of homework to all-nighters spent preparing for the following day. Although‚ it wasn’t until the college classes where I truly felt overwhelmed by the amount of work I was given. I felt as if I
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accidents‚ sexual abuse‚ fighting‚ and even death.”( Merrill‚ J. E.‚ Reid‚ A. E.‚ Carey‚ M. P.‚ & Carey‚ K. B. 2014) Also according to this article‚ “More than 30% of college women and 40% of college men report engaging in heavy episodic drinking”. Alcohol misuse in college students seem to be more common than most people think. College is very hard; many children seem to have problems of being independent and learning how to take care of themselves on their
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Students who are facing problems in the college surrounding can take help of some of the basic tips to have a winning feeling. 1. Get competitive If there is no competition then the students become lazy. During exams the students are there in the most alert state of mind. 2. Don’t expect a miracle If you study well you will get good result but expecting a miracle at the time of exam is not possible. It is always better to crack the exam hard and get better outcome. So‚ the best way to
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Community College for Full-time Student’s at City University of New York The era’s dating back to 1636 have shaped the current contemporary structure of higher education. Throughout the years the landscape of higher education has evolved. The growing variety of higher education institutions‚ the array for curriculum changes and increase in the cost of education have created critiques and new proposals. The community college system grew during the 1970’s giving the opportunity for students to begin
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Personal Responsibility and College Students Personal responsibility means to take responsibility for my own actions or mistakes. If there is not personal responsibility‚ it can create a negative impact on your success as a student. Personal responsibility is important to be a successful student because everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions. It is important not to blame others for our lack of success. ”The acceptance of personal responsibility is what separates the adult from
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PRESSURES FACED BY COLLEGE STUDENTS College life is often a stressful time. Nowadays college students face numbers of pressures. Most college students experience a great deal of stress dealing with their academic performance and financial status. Furthermore‚ college students often engage in multiple activities outside school which is certainly a stress for most students. In conclusion‚ college life is quite challenging‚ but it makes us quite disciplined. The pressure to perform academically is
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